Saturday, May 31, 2008
Paintings
There are currently 50 paintings in the community room. The lady who put them up will bring a list for us on Sunday around 1:00. She needed to make corrections to the list. MH
DVD Darlin's
Margaret and I have named ourselves "DVD Darlin's of the Day"! Maybe even the month! Gerry
NY Times / Star Ledger Shelf
The shelf that holds the current NY Times and Star Ledger is broken again. When GVT put the newspapers out this morning, it was not broken. By 1:30ish, it was broken. The piece that broke off is in PKG's mailbox. MH
Friday, May 30, 2008
Circuit is a cool summer lime
The new video circuit has arrived--a week early! It is Group L--a lovely lime. G-grapes get sent to T.S.
RB
RB
Blogging Class
I have a blogging class scheduled for Monday (6/2). Currently I have only 2 students. I am hopeful that there may be someone calling to sign up over the weekend thanks to the lovely article written by Madelyn which appeared in the B'ville News this week. Please allow anyone calling to sign up for the course without the deposit at this point. Just be sure to note that you have waived the deposit so I am clear on who receives a refund at class time. If you get someone who appears in person with cash in hand, it's fine to take the deposit too.
Brick brochures
The new brick brochures are now available and can be used instead of the flyers. I have put them in the brochure holder behind the cash register where patrons can see them easily (but unfortunately Circ. staff can't). Take a look!
Change in cataloging for Consumer Reports
As you all know, we get two copies of Consumer Reports each month. One is for public use and can circulate and the other is held near the circulation desk as a reference copy to be used in house or overnight.
We have had a few problems with the reference copies going out for 2 weeks because that was the way they were cataloged. I have changed that so now if you try to check out the reference copy you will get the message about an overnight loan and it will remind you to alert the patron that they will be charged a dollar per day if they don't return it the next day. The current copy of the reference issue does not circ until the next month is in, same rules as a circulating magazine. Please make sure that the circulating copy is not available before you let the reference copy go. The reference copy should be loaned only as a last resort.
Pat
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Trees on Olcott Square
To reassure everyone who might be interested, the trees that were recently cut down in Olcott Square will be replaced. There will be at least the same number, and in some places a few more. They will be in the same locations or very close to them. Several varieties of trees are in the plan, including red maple.
M.E.
M.E.
Summer presents for adults
It is time again for solicitation of presents for the summer adult giveaways. I have letters ready for those of you interested in speaking with local merchants. Please, if you use any of the people
in town for your hair, nails, car repair, jewelry repair, eat somewhere regularly etc. please ask for a gift certificate or gift we can give away. I like to have 2 gifts per week if possible and one final big prize that everyone who enters throughout the summer has a chance to win.
Please consider helping obtain the gifts. Susan and Gerry can't do it alone. We don't want to ask the same place twice so give me a list of the places you plan to go to so no one else goes.
Thanks Pat
Fiction Bulletin Board
I posted some online resource material on the bulletin board in Fiction, just because it was empty for several days. Whomever is doing the next bulletin board in that area should feel free to remove it anytime KB
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Solve the mystery, please!
Could the person who put the missing art show announcement on my desk please let me know where it was found?
Thanks, M.E.
Thanks, M.E.
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Black and White and Color Printer
As of right now the printers that are used by circulation and the patrons are not working. Rosalie has been informed and Jim will get to them as soon as he comes. If a patron needs to print have them save it on a floppy and I will print it in the back on the printer back there. Sorry for the problems hopefully they will be fixed before long.
Pat
Pat
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Cell Phone collection box
Volunteers for the cell phone collection project took the box from the lobby. They will be returning it to us soon (hopefully tomorrow).
Brick Sale
Temporary forms for selling bricks for the Friends are in the drawer under the cash register. A brochure is forthcoming. It is possible there will be news of this program in the Bernardsville News tomorrow (Thurs., 5/22).
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Computer access to website
FYI - in case it happens again. Patron had a problem accessing webkinz website because of Surf Control- I reported problem to Rosalie. Gerry
Friday, May 16, 2008
Outside Landscaping
A patron commented on how good the landscaping looks out front. She wanted to make sure the Garden Club knew they had done a really good job. So Kudos to the Garden Club! MH
Earbuds for all!
Once again, we have headphones for sale -- I purchased earbuds this time. They are in a cardboard box in the cabinet below the cash register. They can be sold for $2.00 each.Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Do you know?
Hi All,
Does anyone have any knowledge of the whereabouts of the framed announcement of the art show that was on the wooden easel in front of the display cases in the foyer? It was a picture of two dogs in water in an 11 x 14" frame with information about the show.
Thanks, M.E.
Does anyone have any knowledge of the whereabouts of the framed announcement of the art show that was on the wooden easel in front of the display cases in the foyer? It was a picture of two dogs in water in an 11 x 14" frame with information about the show.
Thanks, M.E.
Monday, May 12, 2008
When display is sideways or upsidedown...
If you encounter a display which has upsidedown or sideways print and icons, the problem can be fixed by pressing ALT+CTL and using a keyboard arrow key. Using the up arrow key will return the screen to its normal orientation.
Program @ Bernards Twp. Today
Ruth from Bernards Twp. Lib. called to let us know that they are having a program @ 1:00 today entitled: Nazis in Newark (speaker is Warren Grover). They have already received a couple of calls from people thinking the program is at our library. She is not aware of any misprints in local papers; as far as she knows, the problem is due to general confusion only.
Robotics Update----
The Robotics Club that has been advertised in the Library newsletter and in the local papers recently did not require advance registration. The Club was scheduled to have meetings on 5/22, 6/5 & 6/19, however the group has decided to suspend the meetings and reorganize. A representative from the Robotics Club has agreed to be present on 5/22 to speak with anyone who comes to the library. According to the club representative, no one will be available on 6/5 or 6/19.
If anyone should call or request information about the Robotics Club, please use this online form or the paper registrations in a folder at the Circulation Desk. All completed paper forms should be given to Madelyn. Madelyn and I will check the SurveyMonkey link periodically if you choose to use that method. The SurveyMonkey link is not embedded in the web site. It is only available through the blog.
Thanks,
Michaele
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Glasses found
On Sunday at closing, a pair of glasses were left in the far corner cubby of Non-Fiction. They are on the shelf with the books on hold to be called. MH & AM
Headphones
Are we completely out of headphones to sell? I looked for them on Sunday and did not find them. MH
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Bedwell's Battle of the Books
Bedwell's 4th grade Battle of Books program is over. The winning 4th grade class was treated to ice cream sundaes. You will know the winners by the smiles and ice cream mustaches. Congratulations to Ms. DePiano's class.
The books on the list have been removed from J Special Collections back to their proper shelf location. All blocks have also been removed. As the books come back, please remove the green labels and place on carts. The only exception is on the few ILL books that were ordered.
That's the good news!
Mt. Prospect School is now entering their Battle of Books program. We do own many of the titles, be alert the hordes are coming again. I will post the titles. However, the titles will not be moved to J Special Collections.
mc
The books on the list have been removed from J Special Collections back to their proper shelf location. All blocks have also been removed. As the books come back, please remove the green labels and place on carts. The only exception is on the few ILL books that were ordered.
That's the good news!
Mt. Prospect School is now entering their Battle of Books program. We do own many of the titles, be alert the hordes are coming again. I will post the titles. However, the titles will not be moved to J Special Collections.
mc
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Ladies Restroom Problem
One of the toilets in the ladies restroom is stopped up. I put a sign on it and have called PKG. She was going to call Madelyn to have her call the plumber on Wednesday morning. MH 5-6-08
Local History will be closed on Thursday May 8
The ladies of Local History have decided that they will not be open on Thursday. If you can not easily help someone who might come for Local History information please apologize and ask them to come on Tuesday. You can take down their question and Local History will get back to them. Remember to get a phone number.
Pat
Pat
The Garden Club is selling the iris clumps and other plants from the beds in front of the library. Each clump is $10.00 but you can bargain with people and take a lower offer as long as you get something. The money from the sale will help defray the costs of the new planting going in front of the library.
Some of the items are marked with a price so things are as low as 2 or 3 dollars. At the end of the day please bring in the table that is outside. There is a note at the desk from Marilyn Dee to give you all the info.
Pat
Monday, May 05, 2008
LAPTOP POLICY
I'm not sure who to ask for this, so hopefully blog will reach appropriate recipient.
In the Procedures Manual: There are three remaining copies of "Laptop Policy", but they all seem to be missing page 2. Would whoever has that document on their computer please print some additional copies of the entire laptop procedure, as well as three more copies of page 2? Many thanks!
Shelley
In the Procedures Manual: There are three remaining copies of "Laptop Policy", but they all seem to be missing page 2. Would whoever has that document on their computer please print some additional copies of the entire laptop procedure, as well as three more copies of page 2? Many thanks!
Shelley
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Racetrack Computer
One of the computers at the racetrack table is not working. Zoltan and I tried to figure it out without success.
I put a sign on the computer.
Megan
I put a sign on the computer.
Megan
Friday, May 02, 2008
G--oodness G--rapeshus it's the video circuit!
The new circuit has arrived! It is G and the labels are Grape. Not all the boxes have arrived yet, but what we have is out for the patrons. Keep sending the greenies to Tech. Services as they come back!
RB
RB
Practice Test Info
With MC's help, I learned something new about the Learning Express Practice Tests. As you know, the tests available to our patrons are shown on the Practice Test links through our website. There are other tests available that are not part of our subscription. Additional practice tests can be accessed at learnatest.com which is a part of Learning Express. These tests are for purchase by the patron and are not included in our subscription (i.e.,some nursing tests are there which are not part of our subscription). These tests must be accessed through the learnatest.com site and not our link. I have put a copy of the tests available through our subscription in a file folder by the cash register. MH
Be-u-tiful Bags!
As part of my conference loot, I brought back two heavyweight fabric bags. I have put them in the front hall closet, on the bottom shelf. They'd be great for toting laptops, equipment of roughly the same size, or many other things. Feel free to make use of them!
Lexus Key Found
A Lexus Key was found in the library today. It is now in the cash register drawer awaiting its owner. MH
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Paid Card Process
Thanks Shelley for the reminder. We have some new folks working and it has been some time since we went over this process so here it goes. I have sent everyone an email with procedure, just as reminder.
Pat
Pat
